Max Verstappen’s Canadian GP weekend opened with significant struggles, landing him P7 in sprint qualifying. The championship leader reported major ride issues, stating his "feet were flying off the pedals" over the bumps and kerbs at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. This made attacking the circuit’s notoriously challenging kerbs impossible, directly impacting consistency and lap time. Red Bull’s technical director Pierre Waché admitted they failed to extract the RB22's full pace, with performance deteriorating throughout the session. Pirelli noted the Montreal track offered low grip, making tire warm-up difficult for the entire grid. The unique demands of this iconic North American circuit, requiring aggressive kerb usage, exposed Red Bull’s setup woes. With parc fermé lifting before main qualifying, the team faces a critical adjustment period to solve the ride and tire issues before the grid is set for the Grand Prix.
Read the full story at Motorsport.comMAX VERSTAPPEN’S FEET WERE “FLYING OFF THE PEDALS” AS RED BULL EXPLAINS MONTREAL STRUGGLES
Max Verstappen’s Canadian GP weekend opened with significant struggles, landing him **P7 in sprint qualifying**. The championship leader reported major ride issues, stating his "feet were flying off the pedals" over the bumps and kerbs at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. This made attacking the circuit’s notoriously challenging kerbs impossible, directly impacting consistency and lap time. Red Bull’s technical director Pierre Waché admitted they failed to extract the RB22's full pace, with performance deteriorating throughout the session. Pirelli noted the Montreal track offered low grip, making tire warm-up difficult for the entire grid. The unique demands of this iconic North American circuit, requiring aggressive kerb usage, exposed Red Bull’s setup woes. With parc fermé lifting before main qualifying, the team faces a critical adjustment period to solve the ride and tire issues before the grid is set for the Grand Prix.
